Misuse And Dependence To Oxycodone

Abusing And Addicted To Oxycodone

Oxycodone can be found in various forms and it is a very strong painkiller that can be accessed with prescription and can also be very addictive substance.

Oxycontin and Percocet contain Oxycodone, a strong painkiller and a prescription drug that is one of the most usually abused drugs nationwide. Oxycodone provides the required pain relief to those suffering from severe pain or terminal diseases since it is a very potent drug, but, that means it can be difficult to stay within regulated doses.

Perceiving that somebody has a dependence on Oxycodone could spare their life.

Most of the addicts begin by taking regulated doses of Oxycodone, but they require higher amounts to feel the same effects as their body evolves tolerance to this substance.

The line separating acceptable use from downright abuse is a thin one and can be crossed easily. Oxycodone overdose can be fatal and it is a realistic outcome, in addition to being a pricey and tiring addiction.

The Declination Into Oxycodone Dependency

Recreational Consumption

Using it in higher doses than recommended

Starting to consume Oxycodone as part of entertainment with friends or at parties

Going straight for Oxycodone when you have a bad day

Feeling euphoric after taking it

Dependence

Desiring Oxycodone to deal with everyday troubles

Requiring larger Oxycodone doses to feel high

Public drowsiness

Hiding Oxycodone use or feeling deep embarrassment of the use of it

Addiction

Ignoring everything else to use Oxycodone

Being reckless and putting everyone, including yourself in danger

Having financial issues because of Oxycodone use

Health and personal relationships are dying

There is need for a good treatment program to help someone overcome addiction to Oxycodone and this will also include medically managed detox for those with serious addictions. You can call us to get help in finding the right treatment for you.

Meaning Of Oxycodone And Brands

A number one ingredient in a lot of prescribed painkillers is a potent substance Oxycodone that helps users who experience mild to extreme pain. Different pain medications have different shapes, sizes, dosages, and brand names. Brand names of the most popular drugs having Oxycodone are: Seek help right away if you or someone for whom you care is abusing Oxycodone. Get in touch with us at 0800 772 3971 to find out how you can kick this habit.

Oxycontin

One of the regularly abused prescription substances is Oxycontin. The effect of this drug is to relieve severe pain for up to 12 hours. There are several ways of consuming Oxycontin. The most common way is by crushing the drug into powder, and then snort it. Other way is by dissolving the tablet in water, or by injecting the liquid. All these ways of consuming give the highest amount of desired effect from the drug.

Percocet

In addition to Oxycodone, Percocet contains another active ingredient called Acetaminophen. This drug is meant to relieve mild to severe pain. The most common way to abuse Percocet, much like Oxycontin, is to snort it. People also abuse Percocet by taking higher doses or for more time than what doctor has advised or taking it intravenously.

Roxicodone

Roxicodone is a rapid release formula of Oxycodone. Roxicodone is used for patient who is about to have a surgery to calm them or put them to sleep. The drug can also result in rapid highs when abused. Individuals who manhandle Roxicodone frequently smash or soften down the tablets to be smoked or infused.

Painkillers containing Oxycodone are prescribed for short-term to someone who's undergoing a surgery or has experienced trauma and for long-term to people suffering from a terminal illness or an autoimmune condition like arthritis. Doctors prescribe Oxycodone painkillers to provide patients consistent pain relief.

Oxycodone contains modified thebaine which is an organic chemical in opium. Assigned as an opioid, or semi-engineered sedative, Oxycodone offers a general arrangement with Heroin, Morphine and Codeine. Under the Controlled Substances Act, Oxycodone is defined as a Schedule II drug. That says that it is often abused, even though it has a clear medical purpose. Abuse of the substance is defined as taking the drug for longer periods of time than it was recommended, using larger amounts than prescribed, chewing the pills, or squashing them to be injected or snorted.

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Effects Of Oxycodone Abuse

When someone takes Oxycodone even when a doctor has not prescribed the medication to him or her or uses Oxycodone for a longer period than recommended by a doctor, he or she is said to be abusing Oxycodone. Numerous individuals abuse Oxycodone for its euphoric impacts. Oxycodone gives quite the same effect with Heroin.

The availability of Oxycodone is undoubtedly high because there were about 32 million prescriptions for Percocet alone in 2011. It provides a wide access almost to everyone to get the drug. Some are unaware of the risk until they develop a tolerance and eventually become dependent on the drug.

Oxycodone produces these effects:

Intense happiness

Lowered anxiety

Cocksure

Less stress

Recognizing or tackling abuse of Oxycodone is not easy because as a society we accept use of prescription-based pain relieving medications. Because there are many legitimate prescriptions, it makes it even harder to differentiate between the medical purpose use or abuse. At last, it comes down to the negative outcomes the medication has on the client's life.

Ordinary Drug Combinations

Combining Oxycodone and alcohol is very dangerous. Since both Oxycodone and liquor depress the central sensory system, blending the two can harm at best and deadly even from a worst standpoint. This lethal mixed drink can back off breathing and cardiovascular capacity to the point of complete failure. The risk of suffering severe brain damage is very high when you take Oxycodone with alcohol and there's also a chance of overdose.

Moreover, individuals dependent on Oxycodone likewise usually abuse Marijuana, Benzodiazepines and stimulants. Sometimes people combine the drugs in an attempt to amplify the effects of using Oxycodone.

Oxycodone abuse is also a common precursor to Heroin use. Heroin is cheaper than Oxycodone. This is the reason why many people turn to Heroin when they can no longer afford Oxycodone.

Statistics Of Oxycodone Abuse

Abuse of Oxycodone is still quite common despite the obvious dangers and many people even combine it with alcohol.